I'm Building an Amusement Park

Ever since that day, Cana's mindset had undergone a tremendous change.

Although she was still usually carefree and often messed around with Gray and the others, she became serious when studying Letter Magic with Levy. She no longer slacked off, and occasionally practiced magic by herself in private.

Aibo wasn't sure whether this change was good or bad for Cana—hopefully good—but he had definitely learned a lesson himself.

Aibo no longer neglected food and sleep in his obsession with magic, and worked hard to balance his daily life.

His previous self had really been possessed. He had actually gotten so carried away learning magic that he tossed updating his stories and making money aside.

Fortunately, everyone in the guild saw him scribbling away in a notebook every day and assumed he had writer's block, so they didn't come hounding him for updates. Aibo had narrowly escaped disaster.

After calming down, Aibo felt that Gildarts had been right.

There was no need for him to rush. Why did a seven-year-old need to push himself to become stronger? It wasn't like the world would be destroyed twenty years from now. He clearly had plenty of time to slowly study magic.

He must have suffered through too many hard days of competing and grinding in his previous life. Now that he had abilities, his first thought wasn't how to have fun, but how to use those abilities to grind out some new technology or breakthrough...

That wasn't right!

I fought for my whole life... no, I grinded for my whole life. Can't I enjoy myself for once?

I'm Happy Superman, damn it. I need to start living it up!

But then again... Aibo really didn't know how to enjoy himself.

Just as peasants could only imagine the emperor using golden hoes, Aibo, who had come from a working-class family in his previous life, had little imagination when it came to pleasure.

To Aibo, life had only two meanings: food and lewdness. So the most "indulgent" thing he could think of was...

[Not having to worry about making a living, while also having a personal maid to look after him every day, help hang his clothes, and cook for him?]

That kind of life should already be perfect, right? If he wanted to be even more extravagant, he could just have a few more maids?

But after thinking it over and over, Aibo helplessly realized that aside from planning to date more girlfriends once he grew up, the only thing that could excite him was learning more and stronger magic.

He suddenly felt both pathetic and pitiful.

Still, one person's ideas were always limited. Aibo decided to ask others for help...

"What's the thing you want to do most? Why are you suddenly asking that, Aibo?"

Cana looked over at him in confusion. The study group formed by Aibo, Cana, and Levy had become a distinctive sight in the guild, and today they had gathered together to read again.

"Because aside from tinkering with magic, I don't seem to have any other hobbies. I feel like I'm pretty boring, so I wanted to use other people's hobbies as reference and see if I could pick one up."

"..."

The two girls couldn't understand Aibo's bizarre train of thought either. Levy glanced at him sideways and smiled.

"I think little Aibo likes watching other people embarrass themselves. Every time Gray and Natsu make fools of themselves, you laugh so happily."

"I won't deny that. Maybe because I'm too boring myself, I like watching other people have fun."

Cana tilted her head curiously.

"So you don't like writing books, Aibo?"

"I don't. I write purely to make money. Once I'm done, I'll never write again."

"Ehh? How can you say that? I'm one of your fans too. I really like reading Naruto..."

Levy unhappily kneaded Aibo's cheeks. Then, after thinking for a moment, she weakly slumped over.

"As for what I want to do most... what I want most every day is to read with all of you... What should I do? I guess I'm boring too. (☍﹏⁰)"

"No wonder Levy is my favorite big sister."

"Hehe, kisses, Aibo~"

Cana propped up her cheek and snorted.

"You two only have childish hobbies like that. I'm not like little brats like you. I've always wanted to try drinking alcohol and see what it feels like. The juice I had at Aibo's place last time wasn't nearly strong enough!"

"What a boring hobby." "That's so lame."

Cana received the other two's disdainful stares.

"What are you talking about?"

At that moment, Erza happened to return, looking travel-worn. Today, she had gone to a nearby town and killed a giant wild boar, returning to the guild carrying two tusks half as tall as a person.

"Oh, it's Erza. We're talking about our hobbies. Do you have a hobby, Erza? What's the thing you want to do most?"

Erza's eyes lit up.

"Oh! Me? I want to try wearing all kinds of gorgeous armor and cute clothes!"

"Huh? So Erza actually likes dressing up too. Hehe."

"Beautiful things deserve praise. There is nothing wrong with pursuing beauty."

At that moment, Natsu, who had entered the guild while arguing with Gray, noticed that Erza had returned. He grabbed Gray and dragged him over.

"Erza! I learned a new move! Let's duel!"

"Idiot! If you want to die, don't drag me into it!"

"If I get beaten up, you won't get away either! Or are you scared?"

"Hah!? Me, scared!?"

Gray and Natsu had never seen eye to eye. Fire and ice could never coexist, and every day they were either fighting or on their way to fight. Still, Aibo thought they had a pretty good relationship.

Since they were here, he might as well ask these two for their opinions too.

"Gray, Natsu, do you have any hobbies? What do you like doing most?"

Gray: "Getting stronger!"

Natsu: "Eating meat!"

"Haha, what kind of idiot are you? Is there nothing but meat in your head?"

"You're the idiot! How is getting stronger a hobby? I get stronger every single day!"

Then the two started fighting right in front of Erza. In the end, Erza gave each of them one punch and sent them into peaceful slumber.

"Sigh, none of that has any reference value~ There are too many idiots in this guild."

Aibo suddenly felt that the children in the guild were rather pitiful. Aside from Levy, none of them had mothers to love them or fathers to raise them. This lousy guild was practically turning into an orphanage.

If this kept up, wouldn't all of our childhoods be way too dull?

"Hey! I suddenly have a great idea."

Aibo raised one finger.

"What do you think about me building a Naruto-themed amusement park in Magnolia?"

"Eh?! An amusement park!?" x5

After all, they were all little kids. Gray and Natsu were pretending to be unconscious while secretly listening, while the three girls' eyes lit up slightly as well.

"I heard amusement parks are facilities that only exist in the royal capital. I've never been to one."

"I've only seen them in books and newspapers too. They supposedly have carousels, roller coasters, Ferris wheels... I've always been curious what those things are like."

"Yeah, I once heard a client's daughter mention one while I was out doing a job. She said it was an incredibly fun place, and she dreamed of going again."

Hearing the children start discussing it among themselves, their eyes shining with longing and anticipation, Aibo knew his idea was right.

Magnolia was too small a town. There weren't many good places for entertainment to begin with. If he really built an amusement park here, it would definitely be hugely popular. It might even become a new landmark for the city, attracting tourists, boosting the economy, and revitalizing the town...

Besides, what child wouldn't want to play at an amusement park? Aibo wanted to go too. He had never gone in his previous life.

There weren't many opportunities that were meaningful, profitable, and enjoyable. Aibo made up his mind.

"It's a great idea, but building an amusement park would take a lot of money, right? Is Aibo planning to pay for it himself?"

"Of course not... We don't necessarily have to put up the money ourselves. We can attract investment."

"Attract investment?" x3

"Ah, you don't need to worry about that. Just wait for my good news."

Explaining the dirty dealings of adults to a bunch of half-grown kids would be too troublesome. Aibo decided to talk to the guild master. If this went well, it might even solve the guild members' retirement problems...

Afterward, Aibo spoke with Makarov for a long time. He successfully persuaded the guild master and gained his full support.

Then, the next day, the Kingdom Daily, which serialized Naruto, published a small advertisement:

[Investment Invitation]

["Universal Love," author of Naruto, will join hands with the Fairy Tail Mage Guild to create a Naruto-themed amusement park in Magnolia! We are now seeking partners throughout Fiore to build a dreamlike ninja world together!

Interested parties, please visit the Fairy Tail Guild in Magnolia and contact Mr. Makarov Dreyar for detailed cooperation arrangements.]